I’m writing this blog on the occasion of my mother’s 80th birthday—July 13, 2015. It has been a time of reflection for both of us in the months leading up to this date. My mom never thought she would reach 80 because ...

I am the Norwegian translator and editor of the Upper Room. The Norway edition was established in 1950 – quite shortly after World War II. I was born in 1947 and have been a UMC Minister since 1972. Officially I ...

I am deeply grateful to Upper Room Ministries for publishing "A Good Steward" as today’s devotion. I give thanks and praise to God for blessing me with people like Jen who was the “faithful steward” (NIV) in my devotion. My firm belief ...